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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 495.38 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 495.38 and 265.52 is: 397.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 495.38 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/495.38 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 495.38 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 131,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,533.30/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.57

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